Policy & Law — Archive
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British PM Burnham Projects Optimism at Labour Conference Amid Fiscal Warnings
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges hope after replacing Keir Starmer, but faces pressure to raise taxes or cut spending due to Middle East conflict impacts.
Sen. Fetterman Refers to Himself as 'Lifelong Republican' at Texas Event
The Pennsylvania Democrat quickly corrected the slip during a Q&A but reaffirmed his ties to the Democratic caucus despite ongoing tensions.
Supreme Court Vote Shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in First Race After Abortion Rights Decision
Democrat Troy Jackson highlights Collins' 2018 Kavanaugh vote, though polls show abortion trails economic concerns for Maine voters.
Philadelphia District Attorney Faces Legal Scrutiny Amid Progressive Reform Push
Legal challenges against Larry Krasner, a leading figure in progressive prosecution, raise questions about the implementation of criminal justice reforms.
Beshear: More States Within 'Margin of Error' for Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates
The Democratic Governors Association chair cited improved polling in GOP-held states as Democrats target several governor's mansions in November.
Swiss Voters Reject Tighter Neutrality Rules in Referendum
Final results show 70% opposition across all 26 cantons to a proposal that would have barred joining EU or NATO sanctions without UN approval.
GOP Fears 'Perfect Storm' Could Lead to Marshall’s Loss in Red-State Kansas
Pastor Adam Hamilton launches Senate bid in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the chamber in 94 years, raising concerns among Republican operatives about incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall’s vulnerability.
Critics Urge Beijing to Shift Himalayan Disaster Policy After Deadly Floods
Following the August 26 flood, analysts argue that suppressing casualty data and rapid dam construction exacerbate risks in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
Five Arrested as Terrorism Suspects Near U.K. Air Base Used by U.S.
British counter-terrorism police detained five individuals in connection with alleged plots targeting RAF Mildenhall, a key hub for U.S. military aircraft.
Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Sparks Encampment Protest in Madrid Over Housing Crisis
Tens of thousands marched and dozens camped overnight in Puerta del Sol after María del Carmen Abascal was removed from her home of seven decades.